Ohio Layoffs — February 2010
Employers in Ohio filed 17 WARN Act notices in February 2010, impacting roughly 1,707 workers — representing a notable rise over January and down 44% versus February 2009. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 749 |
| Retail | 6 | 374 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 265 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 235 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 84 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 749 workers across 7 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 374 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Trumbull | 1 | 265 |
| Franklin | 2 | 240 |
| Lucas | 1 | 168 |
| Ottawa | 1 | 154 |
| Ashtabula | 1 | 130 |
Trumbull bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 16% of all affected workers with 265 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Leavittsburg | 1 | 265 |
| Columbus | 2 | 240 |
| Toledo | 1 | 168 |
| Port Clinton | 1 | 154 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 130 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Denman Tire Corporation (Denman Tire) at its Leavittsburg facility, reporting 265 affected workers. New Mather Metals followed with 168 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Ohio's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Ohio. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Ohio WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.